Good First English Blends?

[mrlblackbird]

Hello there gents,

I want to invest in an English blend that is readily available in the UK. Can anybody offer any suggestions for good first English blends? Also I was thinking of getting myself a corn cob specifically for English Blends, thoughts on this?

Feel free to tell me what your first English blend was !

 

[nikko]

I cannot help you much on the blends because I am still experimenting and trying new ones, but I definitely recommend getting at least one cob. They smoke very well, they don't really build a cake to affect the flavor or taste of future tobaccos and if for some reason something happened to it, you are only out about $5 USD.

 

[marmal4de]

All of them. If you're less reserved than that, the the Frog quadruplets are a safe bet.

 

[seanz]

I really enjoyed C&D Black frigate, so much so that i want more!!!

 

[markw4mms]

Not sure what all is available to you in the UK, but one of my first English blends was Dunhill Early Morning Pipe. I would imagine that is readily available there.

 

[gecko13]

Not being familiar with what you have access to, and from my past experience I will second Dunhill Early Morning Pipe. It would be a good choice even if availability and selection was not an issue.
:puffpipe:

 

[mrlblackbird]

Well 2 recommendations for Dunhill Early Morning Pipe seems to be a good start. I know that's definitely available to me here in England.

All of them

This amused me more than it should have.

 

[wallbright]

I would suggest Balkan Sasieni. It is by far the cheapest out of the tinned tobacco and is easily in my top 5 everyday blends.

 

[robinmzg]

I would suggest Dunhill EMP or 965

 

[pstlpkr]

Dunhill Early Morning Pipe is a very good place to start... as mentioned above.

 

[mrlblackbird]

Right then. I'm ordering myself a Missouri Meerschaum 'Missouri Pride' and a tin of Early Morning Pipe. Thanks for all of the help folks! Have a good evening.

 

[pentangle]

Early morning is a little bit lighter for my taste, much better mixture 965 or if available nightcup.But my actual preferred tobacco in english mixture is c.a.o. midnight ride

 

[hauntedmyst]

Any of the Esoterica english blends are great. Try Margate, Pembroke or And So To Bed.

 

[weevil]

Another vote for EMP from me. Skiff Mixture also very tasty! Both available in UK.

 

[mrlblackbird]

My EMP has arrived now and the smell has definitely grown on me. I'm just waiting for my MM cob or my clay pipe to arrive and I'll give it a good first run

 

[judcole]

I'm quite partial to Peterson Old Dublin. Might be another one to try, and should be available there.

 

[mrlblackbird]

Thanks Jud, I'll keep that in mind. I may order a tin tonight. May it be on your head though :wink:

 

[matchstickman]

I think 4 noggins ships worldwide. If they do, their Chipman Hill is a mighty tasty English blend. I dont know if you can get ahold of Pirate Kake where you are, but that stuff is damn tasty as well.

 

[weezell]

May get different opinions,but sure like Middletons Walnut for a starter............

 

[rls80]

Another vote for Petersons Old Dublin, good way to ease into the style. Available everywhere here in the UK too! Alot of the above suggestions aren't unfortunately. I can't really reccommend Dunhill Early Morning Pipe though - I found it to be bland and ashy, and just a bit boring really. Maybe it'll grow me. Samual Gawiths Squadron Leader is good once aged/dried, I found it developed a nice nuttiness and a bit more character. Next on my list is St. Bruno RR or Flake. Supposed to be good.